ATI LPN
Renal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a young female client who is prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin may reduce contraceptive efficacy, necessitating backup birth control.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. Which bowel preparation order would the nurse question for this patient who is scheduled for a renal arteriogram?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fleet enemas are high in phosphate, risky with renal failure as it can't be excreted.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following statements are True related to the urethra of a male except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male urethra has two sphincters—internal and external—not just one.
Question 4 of 5
What structure does the blood from the afferent arteriole enter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Afferent arteriole delivers blood directly into the glomerulus.
Question 5 of 5
The concentration of blood is 280 to 300 mosmol/L, but may rise to 1200 mosmol/L in which situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasa recta in medulla reaches high osmolarity for concentration.